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contredanse

/kɒnˈtrɛdɑːnz/ noun · British & US
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What does contredanse mean?

noun

A type of folk dance that originated in 18th-century Europe, characterized by a series of steps and turns performed in a square formation.

Example

"The couple glided effortlessly across the dance floor, their movements perfectly in sync as they performed the contredanse."

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